they say they want more time to study the speeches hagel gave after leaving the senate in 2008. the former republican from nebraska has sparked controversy over comments he's made about israel and iran. this marks the first time a national security nominee has ever faced a filibuster. >> the death penalty does not make us stronger or more secure as a people, nor does the death penalty make our laws more effective or more just. >> maryland governor martin o'malley continuing his crusade against the death penalty. hearings on capital punishment took place in annapolis today. opponents of the repeal say there needs to be a punishment harsher than life without parole. >>> durings had state of the union address president obama -- his state of the union address president obama pledged to make sure preschool education was available to everybody regardless of income. he pushed his point in georgia today and got a little time with preschoolers. >> reporter: children at this atlanta area preschool greeted their special classroom visitor with hugs. president obama stopped by to play a litt